KOPPAL: Two people died and six others were injured after a clash broke out between two communities at Hulihaider village in Koppal district on Thursday.
The clashes took place after a Hindu boy went to meet a Muslim girl on the occasion of Muharram, following which arguments broke out between two groups.
Two people, who lost their lives in the alleged communal clash were identified as Pasha Walli (22) and Yenakapaa Talavad (60). They succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Right after that, people from both communities started beating each other. A total of eight people were injured in the clash, so far.
The local administration has imposed Section 144 in the area. Further investigation is on. (ANI)